Nova Launcher is a highly customizable launcher replacement based on the stock Android 4.x Launcher. And today this app updated adds a variety of new design options, app animation, search bar, app drawer icon, and folder preview, all of which are inspired by the new Material Design feel of Android “L.”
This app is a huge improvement over the default launcher. If you don't like the skin of your phone or tablet then Nova launcher is there to help. Discovered today that you can even place appropriately sized (horizontal) widgets (i.e., music controls, weather display) into its dock. Nova replaces whatever bloaty launcher your phone comes with and it does it well. It's extremely customisable to suit your needs and makes your android devices feel unique. Lots of options for customizations, letting you make your phone behave how you want it to.
What's new in Nova Launcher version 3.0.2:
- "L" style search bar (Settings > Desktop > Persistent Search Bar > L, or long-press on the quick search bar widget and select Edit)
- "L" style app animation (Settings > Look and Feel > App Animation > Slide Up)
- "L" style app drawer icon (Long-press on the app drawer icon and select Edit then tap the icon and select the opaque white icon under Built-in)
- "L" style folder preview (Settings > Folders > Folder Preview > Line)
Requires Android: 4.0+
Download apk File: 4.2MB (Nova Launcher APK)